Village Green

About Village Green

"The Village Green Preservation Society" is a single by the English rock group the Kinks. Written by Ray Davies, the song is a nostalgic reflection on cultural English "village green", country, and hamlet lifestyle, and references many different characteristics and features of it, such as Tudor houses and draught beer. At the same time, it speaks negatively of modern, industrial traits, such as office blocks and skyscrapers. As the opening track of The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, it sets the theme for the majority of the rest of the album. It is also, according to AllMusic, the best-known track from the album. The song has been part of the Kinks' live setlist. The song inspired the band's slogan, "God Save the Kinks". more »

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In a dark and misty house, 
Where no Christian man has been, 
Wicked Annabella mixes a brew 
That no one's ever seen. 
Relatives have passed her by, 
Too scared to even say hello. 
She's in perpetual midnight, 
She shuts out the day, 
And goes about her sinful ways. 
I, I've seen her hair, I've seen her face, 
Look towards mine. 
I, I've felt her eyes burning my sole, 
Twisting my mind. 
Little children who are good 
Should always go to sleep at night, 
'Cause Wicked Annabella is up in the sky 
Hopin' they will open their eyes. 
Don't go into woods tonight, 
'Cause underneath the sticks and stones 
Are lots of little demons enslaved by Annabella 
Waiting just to carry you home

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The Kinks

The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Categorised in the United States as a British Invasion band, the Kinks are recognised as one of the most important and influential rock groups of the era. Their music was influenced by a wide range of genres, including rhythm and blues, British music hall, folk and country. Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals) remained members throughout the group's 32-year run. Original members Pete Quaife (bass guitar, vocals) and Mick Avory (drums and percussion) were replaced by John Dalton in 1969 and Bob Henrit in 1984, respectively. Dalton was in turn replaced by Jim Rodford in 1978. Keyboardist Nicky Hopkins accomp… more »

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